Nulato, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
284 Population 7/sq mi density
$52,143 Median Income $29,335 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
28°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$52,143 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Nulato, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,143
31% below
$29,335 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
77% below
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
82% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
28.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
28°F

How Nulato Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Nulato's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
23%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
275%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nulato a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nulato residents earn a median household income of $52,143 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,335. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nulato is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

6.2% of adults in Nulato hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nulato has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population284
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$52,143
Per Capita$29,335
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,724

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units119
Rent Burden21.2%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking28.2%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death19,918/100K

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
Rain21.5 in/yr
Elevation238 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score2.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband59.6%
Internet Speed9 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Nulato was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (307 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.